The human heart has a natural pacemaker in the sinus node or the sinoatrial node, which is a group of cells that trigger electrical signals to stimulate the rhythmic contraction of the heart. In 1958, ...

Over 300,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to sudden cardiac death. In many cases, sudden cardiac death is caused by abnormally rapid heart rhythms called tachycardias, which means the heart ...

An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

Trigeminy is a heart rhythm irregularity characterized by a premature ventricular contraction occurring every third heartbeat. While many people with trigeminy experience no symptoms, others may feel ...

The course is a three-day training on the basics of cardiac interventions. It covers the key areas of diagnostics and interventional procedures in patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart ...

In addition to a physical exam, medical history, blood tests, and electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG) to diagnose atrial fibrillation (afib), your doctor may have you wear a heart monitor for a few days ...

DALLAS, July 27, 2020 -- When patients under age 54 were hospitalized with abnormal heart rhythms, those who abused alcohol were 72% more likely to die before being discharged, according to ...